Market Overview

Tuesday was once again a fairly quiet session for global markets as investors await the outcome of this week’s two key risk events, the monetary policy decisions by both the Bank of Japan and...

Employment fell by 3,900 in August, which was well below market expectations for a 15,000 gain but did follow stronger than expected growth of 26,000 in July. Annual jobs growth has slowed from an...

Originally published by AxiTraderQuick RecapWell, I didn't see that coming. Even though the Australian dollar AUD/USD had rallied on each Monday for the past month a move much through 0.7515/20 wasn't...

Monday was very quiet for data releases ahead of this week’s two key risk events, being both the Bank of Japan & the Federal Open Market Committee’s monetary policy decisions. Given...

Originally published by AxiTraderQuick RecapStocks drifted into week’s end as oil and gold dipped and a big fine for Deutsche Bank (DE:DBKGn) dragged down the financial sector. Bonds finished...

Originally published by AxiTraderQuick RecapForex markets are going to be all about central banks this week - the Bank of Japan and the Fed. And while the BoJ remains uncertain because of its...

The U.S. Dollar rose while equity markets declined on Friday following data that showed prices in the U.S. gained more than forecasts. The consumer price index gained +0.2% month-on-month in August...

The Australian dollar AUD/USD has proven stubbornly resilient in recent months, thanks to firm iron ore prices and reluctance on the part of the United States Federal Reserve to raise US interest...

U.S. equity & debt markets sold-off again on Tuesday following Monday’s initial rebound. Both the S&P 500 & Nasdaq 100 declined -1.48% & -0.88% respectively while the U.S. dollar...

Originally published by AxiTrader Stocks have sharply reversed Friday’s losses, while the dollar is slightly weaker across the board and commodities have recovered their previous lost ground....

Originally published by AxiTraderQuick RecapVolatility is volatility. But it’s also two way as plenty of traders were reminded over the past 24 hours. Stocks rallied hard after Fed governor Lael...

Originally published by AxiTraderQuick Recap The US dollar was a little weaker overnight after dovish comments from Fed Governor Brainard but it was also the fact buyers emerged again in the...

Monday saw a sharp rebound in U.S. equity markets following Friday’s sell-off as comments from Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard, who is a permanent voting member of the FOMC, helped to...

Originally published by AxiTraderQuick RecapAfter being hammered back from the supply zone above 77 cents on Thursday night the Australian AUD/USD dollar opens the week around 0.7540. That's just...